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The non-compete thing is interesting. I wonder if Washington ESD would consider that as limiting your ability to search for work in your field. Might be worth asking about during your initial claim interview.
That's a good question. I should probably bring that up when I file, especially since the non-compete covers most of my industry experience.
I think as long as you're making good faith efforts to search for work, even with limitations, you should be okay. Just document everything.
One last tip - if you do end up needing to appeal anything related to your separation agreement and unemployment eligibility, don't wait. The appeal deadlines are pretty strict with Washington ESD.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know. How long do you usually have to appeal?
Usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't miss that deadline if you need to appeal.
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One thing to keep in mind - if you're filing a new claim, make sure all your wages from the base year are showing up correctly. I had an employer that didn't report wages properly and it took forever to get it fixed. Had to provide pay stubs and tax documents.
Eventually got through by phone but it took multiple attempts over several weeks. This was before I knew about services that help you reach agents faster.
Yeah, that's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr when I had wage discrepancies. Saved me probably hours of redialing and getting disconnected. Their demo video really shows how much easier it makes the whole process.
Thanks everyone for explaining this! I was worried the wage base would somehow reduce my benefits but sounds like it's just a tax thing for employers. Will focus on making sure my actual wages are reported correctly instead.
That's the right approach. The wage base is really background information - what matters for your claim is accurate wage reporting and meeting the other eligibility requirements.
Agreed, this thread cleared up a lot of confusion for me. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain.
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One last thing - if you do need to speak with Washington ESD about your appeal status or have questions, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through their regular lines.
I might have to try that. Been trying to reach them for days about my own appeal.
Definitely worth it. Check out their demo video first so you know what you're getting into, but it's legit.
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This thread is so helpful! I had no idea unemployment was fully taxable. I've been getting benefits for 2 months and haven't had any taxes withheld. Going to change that immediately.
Smart move! Better to have too much withheld and get a refund than owe money you don't have.
Exactly, I'd rather be safe than sorry after reading about everyone owing thousands.
Final tip: keep track of any job search expenses, they might be deductible. Things like resume printing, travel to interviews, job fair fees, etc. Every little bit helps when you're dealing with tax liability from unemployment benefits.
Yeah, if you itemize deductions there are several job-hunting related expenses that qualify. Worth looking into.
Though with the higher standard deduction now, not as many people itemize anymore. Still worth calculating both ways.
Emma Swift
The weekly certification system has definitely improved over the years but it's still not perfect. Just be patient with the technology and make sure you have all your information ready before you start filing.
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Carter Holmes
•What information should I have ready each week before I start filing?
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Emma Swift
•Your job search log with employer contacts, any wages earned that week, and answers to whether you were able and available to work each day. Having it organized makes the process much faster.
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Isabella Tucker
good luck with your weekly certifications! it becomes second nature after a while. just stay on top of it and you'll be fine
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Carter Holmes
•Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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